Vietnamese Athlete Secures Double Gold at SEA Games with Races Held Minutes Apart

Oanh astounded spectators with her remarkable feat in the 1,500-meter run, finishing in an impressive four minutes and 16.58 seconds. And she continued to impress in the 3,000-meter hurdles, completing the race in a stunning ten minutes and 34.39 seconds and claiming first place. Her unparalleled performance has displayed her incredible strength and commitment to her craft, and she has certainly earned the admiration of all who witnessed her remarkable achievement.

Noticeably, the gold medal contender, who holds the SEA Games record in 3,000-meter hurdles, only had a ten-minute break between the two events.

Oanh registered for a total of four events at the tournament: the 5,000-meter run which took place at 5:35 pm on Monday, the 3,000-meter hurdles at 5:50 pm on Tuesday, the 1,500-meter event at 4:30 pm on Thursday, and the 10,000-meter category at 5:00 pm on Friday.

On the initial day, she effortlessly won the 5,000-meter gold medal in an impressive time of 17 minutes and 0.33 seconds.

On Tuesday morning, the Vietnamese runner was unexpectedly notified by the organizers that their schedule had changed, and the 1,500-meter run and 3,000-meter hurdles would now be taking place side by side. This came as a surprise to the athlete, and presented a difficult challenge.

Consequently, Oanh had to compete in the 1,500-meter run at 5:35 pm and the 3,000-meter hurdles at 5:50 pm on Tuesday. She had to face a daunting task, as she had to compete in both races in the span of just 15 minutes. Nevertheless, she was determined to give her best and hoped for a positive result.

Although her stamina was evidently affected by the short recovery time after the first race, she still managed to demonstrate her remarkable sprinting ability in the latter event, creating an extraordinary feat of two gold medals in about 30 minutes – a challenge that would be formidable for any top international runner.

Oanh was delighted to receive two gold medals at the international tournament on Tuesday, as part of a successful haul of seven gold, seven silver, and six bronze medals for Vietnamese athletes. She was proud to be part of a team that had achieved such outstanding results.

These outstanding achievements propelled Vietnam to the pinnacle of the medal count, with 39 gold, 39 silver, and 46 bronze medals as of 7:30 pm on Tuesday.

Host Cambodia came in second place at the competition, taking home 39 gold, 38 silver, and 39 bronze medals. They were closely followed by Thailand, who earned 39 gold, 29 silver, and 43 bronze medals.

The 2023 Southeast Asian Games is currently taking place in Cambodia’s Phnom Penh, Siem Reap Province, Preah Sihanouk Province, Kampot Province, and Kep Province until May 17. This is the first time the Southeast Asian Games have been hosted by Cambodia, and it is expected to be a grand celebration of sport, culture, and camaraderie. The event will feature a variety of traditional sports such as football, basketball, and tennis, as well as more modern sports like beach volleyball, skateboarding, and e-sports. Over 3,500 athletes from 11 countries are competing in the event.

The 2023 Southeast Asian Games is an opportunity to bring the region’s people closer together and to promote peace and understanding among them. The Games also serve as a platform for members of the ASEAN community to showcase their talents and to share their cultures with one another. The event is set to be a momentous occasion, and the people of Cambodia are sure to make the most out of it.

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